Leading Thunderbird Lodge provides a 16 week culturally based residential treatment program for First Nations and Inuit male youth from across Canada who are between 12-17 years. The holistic treatment program provides personal development in the four areas of self; spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Leading Thunderbird Lodge is an accredited facility with the Canadian Accreditation Council. The Lodge is funded through Health Canada’s NNADAP/YSAP programs.
How to Apply
Referrals are accepted for First Nations and Inuit youth through any of the following agencies:
- Parents/Guardians
- Community Addictions Worker/NNADAP Worker/Wellness Worker
- School Teacher or Principal
- Justice Officials (police, judges, etc.)
Please download the Client Intake Form and be sure to submit it back to us to begin the intake procedure.
- First Nation and Inuit male youth; 12 – 17 years of age
- Provide culturally based mental health & addiction treatment programming; promotes emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well-being
- Residential treatment offers 3 streams of programming: Clinical (addictions and mental health), Educational and Cultural
- Treatment plans are holistic, looking after: spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being
The 16 week treatment program is solidly based in First Nations culture and deals with whole person wellness, focusing on growth and development in the areas of: mental, spiritual, physical and emotional well being. Mental Health and addictions are addressed simultaneously through various components of programming that includes:
- Pre and Post Assessments
- Individual & Group Counselling
- Academic & Land Based Education
- Cultural and Spiritual Teachings
- Life Skills
- Therapeutic Recreation
For more information, please contact: Leading Thunderbird Lodge, Mel Taypotat – Outreach/Intake Worker (306) 332-5659 ext. 225 or Cell (306) 331-5963
